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Defender Of The Faith

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1959

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Essay Topics

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This short story has been criticized by religious leaders of the Jewish community. In your opinion, what elements of the story might be considered deserving of their criticism?

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Which of the three young trainees inspires the most feelings in you while reading the short story? What are these feelings? Support your response with a character analysis of the trainee in question.

3.

Which of Grossbart’s deceptions is the most egregious, and why?

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